Rosamond C. Bailey
The poem is a nostalgic tribute to the passing of time and the fleeting nature of youth. It describes a woman's life from childhood to old age, with each stanza capturing a moment in her journey. The speaker reflects on how quickly time has passed, and how the woman's beauty and vitality have given way to wrinkles and gray hair.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1883 · Genre: Poetry, Tribute, Inspirational · 169 words
First lines
Thou brave, good woman! Loved of every one; Not only that in singing thou didst fill Our thirsty hearts with sweetness, trill on trill, Even as a wild bird singing in the sun -- Not only that in all thy carols none But held some tincturing of tears to thrill Our gentler natures, and to quicken still Our human sympathies; but thou hast won Our equal love and reverence because That thou wast ever mindful of the poor, And thou wast ever faithful to thy friends. So, loving, serving all, thy best applause Thy requiem -- the vast throng at the door Of the old church, with mute prayers and amens.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Tribute, Inspirational, Elegy, Social Commentary
- Length: 169 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Tribute — The poem serves as a tribute to a beloved individual, celebrating her virtues and impact on others.
- Inspirational — The themes of love, service, and reverence for the individual provide an uplifting and motivational message.
- Elegy — The poem reflects on the life and death of the subject, typical of an elegiac tone.
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Poetry Collection · American Literature · 19th Century · Indiana Author · Free Verse · Nature Poetry · Romanticism · Symbolism · Imagery Rich · Emotional Depth · Feminine Perspective · Domestic Life